What happened on Saturday March 29, 1947?

Here's what happened on March 29, 1947:

• Malagasy Uprising Against French Colonial Rule On March 29, 1947, a significant anti-colonial rebellion erupted in Madagascar. Hundreds of Malagasy men, armed with traditional weapons like lances and machetes, launched coordinated attacks on the military camp of Moramanga and the coastal cities of Manakara and Vohipeno. This uprising represented a critical moment in Madagascar's struggle for independence from French colonial control, marking a pivotal point in the island's resistance movement.
• Caughoo Wins Grand National In a remarkable upset, Caughoo, a 100-to-1 outsider horse, won the 1947 Grand National horse race. This unexpected victory stunned horse racing enthusiasts and became a memorable moment in sporting history, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of competitive horse racing.
• Cambridge Triumphs in 93rd Boat Race Cambridge University secured victory in the 93rd Boat Race, continuing the historic rowing competition between Cambridge and Oxford universities. This annual event represents a prestigious tradition in British collegiate sports.

Events in 1947

March 29, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 29, 1947

Newspapers from Mar. 29, 1947

March 29, 1947 was a Saturday and it was the 88th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 29, 1947 can also be written as 3/29/1947 in the US and as 29/3/1947 in UK and Europe.

March 29, 1947 in March 1947 calendar

Famous people born on March 29, 1947:

• Bobby Kimball

  American singer-songwriter, lead vocalist of the rock band Toto, known for hits like 'Roseanna' and 'Africa'.

• Aleksandr Stepenovich Viktorenko cosmonaut (Soyuz TM-3

  Soviet cosmonaut who participated in space missions aboard Soyuz TM-3, contributing to space exploration.

• Bobby Kimball (musician)
• Robert Gordon (musician)
• Robert Gordon
• Aleksandr Stepanovič Viktorenko

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on March 29th

Famous people died on March 29, 1947:

• Annibale Berlingieri
• Georges Marquet
• Hendrik van Gent

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on March 29th

March 29, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 29, 1947 was How are Things in Glocca Mora? by Dick Haymes, according to the music chart for the week March 24th and March 30th.

1. Dick Haymes - How are Things in Glocca Mora?
2. Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra - Linda

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 29th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 29, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 29, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 29, 1947 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 29, 1947 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on March 29, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 10:26 am and setting at 02:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 07, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Apr 05, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on March 29, 1947

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Someone born on March 29, 1947 is:

78 years 1 month old,

or 937 months and 15 days old,

or 4076 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28536 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 29, 1947?

There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 29, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 29, 1947.

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